Linda Stoetzer, 65, of Fargo, ND, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at her home in Fargo.

Linda Rae Lusk was born June 12, 1949 in Jamestown, ND to Donald and Doris (Brownson) Lusk. In 1951 her family moved to Fargo, where her father worked at GMAC. She grew up and attended schools in Fargo, graduating from Fargo North High School in 1967. Linda attended Interstate Business College, where she received her education in business. She began her work in the NDSU Chemistry Department in March 1969, and retired from the same department in 2013.

On November 17, 1984, Linda married Keith Stoetzer, and together they made their home in Fargo.

Linda enjoyed helping people, and her family was always a big part of her life. She enjoyed spending time reading, cooking, and staying in contact with her friends.

Linda is survived by her husband, Keith; mother, Doris Lusk, Fargo, ND; and sister, Janet Lusk, Seattle, WA.

She was preceded in death by her father, Donald.